Written communication is the transmission of thoughts, ideas,
opinions, feelings etc. through words that are meant to be read. So a message
communicated in a written form is kwon as written communication. It is
word-based communication and always takes place in written form. Under this
form, the sender transmits message to the receiver in writing and the receiver
also expresses his reaction or repercussion through written means.
In the words
of J. P. Bose, "Communication that takes place through manuals, written
instructions, notes, memos, reports, journal etc. is called written communication."
Written communication constitutes the greatest medium for conveying information in all organizations. It is always put into writing and generally used when the audience is at a distant place, or when permanency of record is required, or where its preservation is essential in case it is needed as an evidence to solve disputes. Standing orders and instructions, progress reports, returns and standardized form and bulletins are made out in writing.
